Indiana is in the heart of the Midwest, situated right below Lake Michigan.
The state capital, Indianapolis, is in the central portion of the state.
Indiana is intersected by numerous Interstate and U.S. highways, giving the state its motto "The Crossroads of America." U.S. 30 (Lincoln Highway, east-west), U.S. 40 (National Road, east-west), U.S. 41 (north-south) and U.S. 50 (east-west) are among the more important red highways in the state.
Additionally, the Ohio River Scenic Byway follows the river along the southern border of the state.